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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Mechanisms of sedimentary basin formation on active plate margins show enormous diversity reflecting complex tectonic processes. Clastic layers within a basin are an excellent recorder of long-term environmental changes and the mass balance on arc-trench systems. This book is aiming to elucidate the intriguing tectonics of an active margin based on authentic field geology. Recent quantum leaps in geophysical technique have provided us with three-dimensional views of the deep interior of sedimentary basins. To comprehensively understand the geodynamics, however, describing surface processes by means of stratigraphy, sedimentology and structural geology has equal significance because such geologic approaches suggest the time sequence of tectonic events. A case study is presented for an event sedimentary unit filling an asymmetric basin on a large transcurrent active fault bisecting the southwestern Japan arc. The analysis should be thought-provoking for corporate experts, university staffs, graduate and undergraduate students engaged in geologic survey, and should be especially useful to professionals in the field of active tectonics.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Part A of this essay deals with the logic of the humanities. These disciplines are, unlike the natural sciences, ¿metä-intentional. Interpretations, rule-following, rationality and knowledge, primarily attributed to scientists/ the members of the community of investigators, must in social science also be acknowledged at the level of the objects investigated. In these sciences one has to do with sentences that describe intentional relations-to-world; sentences of the form ¿indirect speech¿, belief-sentences etc. An objective of A is to direct attention to Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy ¿ in particular his 'Investigations' ¿ as a historically important but insufficiently estimated contribution to clarification of the logical form of the social sciences. It also includes comments against 'methodic solipsism', an implicit and wide-spread premise in philosophy of science generally. Part B has the character of first philosophy, focussing on Kant and Wittgenstein and the distinction between (persons') intentions and (words') intensions. As indicative mottos for this part have been chosen: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1.1) and 'In the beginning was the Act' (Goethe, Faust).Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Book juvenile criminality in Kosovo, among other presents: 1.Criminal law characteristics of juvenile criminality; 2.Juvenile position during history; 3.Volume and dynamics of juvenile crime in Kosovo during the period 2009-2013; 4.Manifestation forms of juvenile criminality; 5.Personal data of juvenile perpetrators of criminal offenses; 6.Factors of juvenile criminality and 7.Measures for combating juvenile criminality.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Stimulating the investment process is one of the proposals that can be found both in the package of measures for converting the comparative advantage of agriculture into competitive advantage and in the agricultural efficiency improvement program that we proposed. Thus, we considered appropriate an analysis of the methodology of economic and financial substantiation of investment projects in agriculture. Based on the concepts that operate in investment projects for agriculture and specific indicators for assessing the performance of agricultural units, we identified deficiencies of the current financial and economic substantiation methodology of investment projects in agriculture, as well as peculiarities in the calculation and analysis of the efficiency of investments in this sector.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The work concentrates on estimating determinants of Czech export. The key novelty of the research consists in estimating export flows at three different levels of aggregation (total, machinery, automobiles) and a subsequent comparison of results. An augmented gravity model is implemented for the empirical research and estimated with the use of Ordinary least squares (including time or country dummies) and Poisson pseudo maximum likelihood estimators. Consequently, the work proposes the comparison based on the Poisson estimates due to incontestable weaknesses of the OLS estimator. Besides, the models are specified based on time series and cross-sectional structures and the different obtained results prove the importance of identifying the panel data structure. The predicted models reveal that total and machinery exports follow the same tendencies, whereas the development of Czech automobile export differs and evolves on an idiosyncratic path. The analysis hence points out the inconsistency of crucial factors determining export at different aggregation levels.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The book provides a better understanding of the determinants of user acceptance of databases which will assist selectors in acquiring usable databases. In addition library instructors will learn areas that need emphasis and concentrate on them during Information Literacy sessions to ensure better use of these resources. A common theme underlying this research streams is the inclusion of the perceived characteristics of an innovation as key independent variables. Furthermore, prior research has utilized different outcomes to represent user acceptance behavior. However, these works have not adequately addressed the issue of Arabic language databases or has studied Arabic language speakers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Ukraine is one of the crucial countries in sustaining the stability and security of Europe. Due to its geopolitic situation Ukraine is dependent on both Russia and the West and thus it is very difficult for this fresh country to follow either a prominent pro-Western or a pro-Russian foreign policy. While struggling against this dilemma, Ukraine has to deal with many contributing foreign factors. The question that must be asked is if the foreign factors are the only major determinants of Ukraine¿s current situation or else. Actually, the internal factors that influence the foreign policy of Ukraine should not be underestimated. Nevertheless the existing neo-realist studies of Ukrainian foreign policy exaggerates the role of external factors and neglects the essential role of the inner ones. Hereby, the Ukranian foreign policy and the internal determinants of it are analyzed since 1991, with a focus on the post-Orange Revolution era. The impact of political, economic and cultural factors on Ukrainian foreign policy and the Crimean issue are also discussed.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In this book the current computer education in Afghan schools is studied. We tried to analyze the current situation and based on finding we studied and researched for appropriate solutions. The computer educations in Afghan schools are facing several challenges. In order to improve computer education, the contents of this book are discussed on three important factors, which are computer syllabi, teacher proficiency and infrastructure. These three factors build up computer education curriculum for schools. Computer education in school is an important subject which needs broader attention of the policy-makers in the government. Computer education can help students for creative and abstract thinking and computer technology is almost used in every part of our daily life, hence students in schools must learn this field.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Descriptive geometry is a science which studies the methods of image of spatial figures on a plane and the ways of solving of the tasks of geometric character, in particular the tasks destined for defining of a mutual situation of the figures and their metric characteristics, therefore in these textbook the basic attention is spared by method of projection. The tasks destined for defining of the figures situation (this is the tasks on their belonging to each other and their mutual intersection), the tasks destined for defining of the metric characteristics (the various distances or life-size of geometric figures) are considered. Descriptive geometry prepares of future bachelors to the mastering of profile disciplines, to technical creativity (art of designing), therefore in textbook two chapters are dedicated to a curve lines and surfaces and development of surfaces. This is the 2nd additional editionBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In this book some worked out kinematical and kinetic examples can be studied. These examples can be useful not only for practicing constructor mechanical engineers but also for mechanical engineer students. Applied methods are relatively easy to use. In first chapter some kinematical examples in the field of synthesis of planar mechanisms can be seen. By presentation of a few examples concerning four-bar and slider-crank mechanisms this chapter covers path generation synthesis and function generation synthesis. In second chapter there are a couple of application of numerical method presented by examples of single degree-of-freedom nonlinear mechanical vibration and multi degree-of-freedom linear torsional vibration of beams. In case of construction of oscillating systems the most important parameters are their natural frequencies. Because of phenomena of resonance the avoidance of them is definitely needed. The last subchapter is about the critical shaft speed to be taken into consideration for the constructors.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Sprego is a programming tool for use within spreadsheets, designed for novice and end-user programmers. It breaks with the traditional surface approach spreadsheet methods, using instead as few general purpose functions as possible, and applying multilevel array formulas based on these functions. It also offers excellent support for debugging, and data retrieval in authentic tables. Within Sprego we recommend and support the use of a dozen general purpose functions, and claim that with this minimalist tool we can effectively solve real world programming problems in spreadsheets. One of the advantages of the method is that it focuses on the problem, instead of the coding details, and so can provide a solid background for developing algorithm skills. The method can be introduced to children as early as the primary years, since it relies solely on the phenomenon of function and builds up knowledge in long term memory. It can be expanded during secondary and tertiary education, in life-long learning, and transferred smoothly to the real life world. Beyond the immediate advantages in spreadsheets, Sprego can also serve as introductory language to high level programming languages.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is an ideal short reference guide into medical and Surgical disorders experienced by many practicing Obstetricians all over the world.It's also a handy reference to undergraduates and postgraduates highlighting the clear definitions,causations and management aspects of certain rare and gray areas of unexplained disorders. The knowledge that is needed for careful and effective care of medical and Surgical disorders in pregnancy continues to grow year by year. This book addresses to such needs and enhances the experience of the clinician in to a straightforward, evidence based practice. This short review text has been comprehensively updated to reflect modern clinical needs. The book consists of two main parts, the Medical and the Surgical which have been further divided into thematic sections to provide the trainees a quick guide. This book also provides a reliable pocket reference to an experienced practitioner in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is written in an extremely didactic manner, with pedagogical features, approaches the Search player, even one that does not have a theoretical foundation in Amazon Ecology, and makes your learning a stimulating challenge. References to other theoretical and research here commented intend to devise examples of what can and can not (or should not) make and from the Environmental Management in aquaculture. No ambition magnify environmental perspective, run up concepts like The continental shelf and its relation with sea fishing, Natural capital and ecosystem services, Code of better management practices is of aquaculture and Legal procedures for environmental licensing of aquaculture. Thus, points out how productive is to reflect and discuss the aquaculture and the relations between the power and the environmental knowledge. Allowing other ways to question the present, motivating our inquiry and our ongoing criticism, this book aims to contribute to the search for new management practices in Amazon Aquaculture.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The results of the suggested research were obtained in the course of the analysis of the descriptions of the brain limbic system's (BLS) structures. The model of the neuron was synthesized as the basic building material for the BLS and it fits the functions the BLS performs. The model of a neuron was created with the following features: the ability to get adapted to various changes of input signals, to get synchronized; the ability for spatio-time accumulating of a set of excitations; the possession of the mechanism of excitation and inhibition; the ability to process input information in time slots according to the phase of the corresponding sensor modality. The comparison the results of known electrophysiological experiments with the results of computer experiments confirmed the adequacy of the model and its living prototype. It was introduced the concept of cyclic and discrete micro interval time (time slots) for processing of sensor information of one modality. To justify the existence of these time slots, the following conceptions were used: the holographic nature of the neural network and the informational exchange between living cells realized by coherent bio photons.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Tannase has been used extensively pharmaceuticals and chemical industries. Zearalenone (ZEN) is a myco-estrogen in animals and a phytohormone in plants mainly produced by Fusarium graminearum. It leads to serious and chronic health-damaging effect on humans and animals. The aim of this study to investigate tannase ability to inhibit zearalenone production by Fusarium graminearum. Fish are susceptible to a wide variety of bacterial pathogens. Many of these bacteria capable of causing disease are considered by some to be saprophytic in nature. This bacteria only become pathogens when fishes are physiologically unbalanced, nutritionally deficient, or there are other stressors, i.e., poor water quality, overstocking, which allow opportunistic bacterial infections to proceed. Some of these bacterial pathogens of fishes are fastidious and require special growth media for laboratory culture. Others grow at different temperatures, dependent upon the aquatic environmental temperature of the fishBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Last few decades has shown tremendous interest and growth in wireless technology. It was Tesla's dream to trasnfer power wirelessly from one end to other end of the world. Until few decades back it was a topic of interest for few. But this days even major and high tech companies have drawn their attention towards this technology. Apple, Samsung are few of the companies to name who wants to use wireless charging technique for their portable devices. With this work we have tried to explore this wireless technology using magnetic resonance coupling for health care such as implantable devices. The main focus was to start a project to design a receiver that can charge implantable devices such as pacemaker wirelessly. Imagine a patient who doesn't need to undergo heart surgery just to replace batteries for pacemaker, this would turn out to be a boon for humanity. The work has been carried out using software design tool HFSS and also hardware was designed accordingly. Simulation and real time measurements were carried out on pork muscle and compared. Simulation and practical measurements showed close proximity to a greater extent.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -We consider antiform b-convergence as a common generalization of preuniform convergence, well-known point-convergences and suitable set-convergences as well. The corresponding defined category ab-CONV is a topological construct which is cartesian closed. Then the above mentioned categories can be nicely embedded into ab-CONV. Moreover, we will establish a one-to-one correspondence between some b-convergence and the related symmetric strict topological extension.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Wine fermentations, as conducted by traditional methods (without inoculation), are not the result of the action of a single species or a single strain of yeast. Rather, the final products result from the combined actions of several yeast species, which grow, in succession throughout the fermentation process. Some studies have described the isolation and identification of yeasts from grape surfaces, and quantitative data on the ecology of grape yeasts have concluded that the isolation process of the total yeast population from the grapes is complex and dependent on many factors. Fermentations are initiated by the growth of various species of Candida, Debaryomyces, Hanseniaspora, Hansenula, Kloeckera, Metschnikowia, Pichia and Torulaspora. Their growth is generally limited to the first two or three days of fermentation, after which they die off. Subsequently, the most strongly fermenting and more ethanol tolerant species of Saccharomyces take over the fermentation. It is believed that during the first step of the fermentation low-fermentative yeasts produce some important reactions in must, which improve the final flavour of wines.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Belief contraction in description logics in a syntax-independent manner is an important and nontrivial problem for ontology management and DL communities. One approach for belief contractions is to take all minimal sets that imply a formula to be contracted and delete one formula from each est, which is also called kernel contraction. In this book I make an investigation of kernel contraction in the description logics EL. I demonstrate that kernel contraction in EL is rational by proving some of its properties. Different ways to generating kernel contractions are presented. I also introduce some novel approaches such as localization and specificity to decide the preference between different certain kernel contractions by exploiting the structure of an EL knowledge base and I give algorithms for computing them.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Part one of this study of the Flinders Ranges scorpion Urodacus elongatus (Scorpionidae) described instar number, sexual dimorphism, and sex related movement and survivorship. Six instars were determined for both sexes, with individuals allocated based on morphometrics. Persistent sexual differences enabled differentiation in second to sixth instars. Sexual dimorphism slowly developed in immature instars, and was fully expressed in sixth instars. Dimorphism of metasomal segments supported sexual selection for this trait. Intersexual differences in frequency and activity in sixth instars suggested males were more at risk of mortality by natural selection processes. Part two of this study targeted the habitat requirements of the Flinders Ranges scorpion in conservation areas within South Australia. Habitat variables were used to determine distribution and density. Rock qualities and slope were most related to scorpion presence. This was highest at slightly sloping sites with moderate cover of medium-sized rocks. These types of sites are characteristic of creek bed and floodplain areas within these conservation areas.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The CCMMMA (Centro Campano per il Monitoraggio e la Modellistica Marina ed Atmosferica) is the marine weather center of the University of Naples ¿Parthenope¿ and its purpose is to expose multi-disciplinary services for the environmental monitoring, to produce weather, marine and air quality forecast for Europe, Italy and Campania region (southern Italy) at as high as possible spatial resolution. The weather data of CCMMMA has been used to customize a prototype system focused on volcanoes of southern Italy that allows the on-demand forecast of ash cloud dispersion. The aim is to deploy a workflow of coupled models embedded into an advanced computing system, able to provide on-demand hourly simulations oriented to the dispersion of ash clouds from volcanic eruptions. The daily weather output of the Weather and Research Forecast (WRF) model was coupled with the CALPUFF modelling system to obtain a hourly forecast dispersion of volcanic ash clouds in Southern Italy. This process could be useful for early-warning system and to improve the studies about flight safety, environment protection and climate change. In this work some case studies with the validation of results, will be shown.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is the fruit of many happy years teaching at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. The purpose of' understanding sociolinguistics ' is to provide students and new teachers and all interested researchers with an account of what is involved in linguistics in general and in sociolinguistics in particular. The layout of this book enables students of linguistics to use the material in a variety of ways. Teachers of linguistics can use the book for lessons on sociolinguistics for class lectures, points of reference for self-assessment as well as for practical exercises and home sociolinguistics assignments. 'Understanding sociolinguistics ', although dealing with eminently academic subject matters, seeks to maintain a lively, modern style, and to be user- friendly. As such it should be of interested to anyone involved in any way if the fascinating world of linguistics in general and in particular sociolinguisticsBooks on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book examines the specific case of Chile during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990) and its relationship to art as a channel of expression and protest. Art acts as a form of communication and provides a bridge between the oppressors and the oppressed. It offers those faced with socio-political conflict a voice in which to speak out against those in power. The artists discussed in this thesis, from the periphery to the global world, live similar experiences through memory, past, history and social issues; each situation share similar conditions and outcomes no matter their geographic location. Major conflicts around the world such as World War II, Nazism, the Holocaust diasporas, genocide in Rwanda, the autocracy in China and guerrillas of Colombia, saw equal violations of human rights where politics is involved. Artists sought ways to express their opposition against repression by sending messages of criticism and activism. The Pinochet dictatorship produced similar art and artists that confronted aspects of the memory and identity of the missing people and is an issue that is still developed in Chile since the human rights violations occurred only 42 years ago.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Crohn¿s Disease is a chronic inflammation of the intestinal lining, including development of deep ulcers within the intestine, and affects the entire digestive tract. The nature of the disease and the difficulty in diagnosis can lead to complications including family functioning and disease management of this chronic illness. Very little research has been done on children¿s emotional adjustment within families dealing with Crohn¿s disease; however, determination of emotional adjustment of children within families coping with Crohn¿s disease is vital for healthy child and adolescent development. This study seeks to find out if child outcomes, including anxiety/depression and withdrawal, are associated with the family structure, social support, hope and family functioning in families of parental Crohn¿s Disease. The study was conducted using an Internet survey. Findings included the correlation between child emotional adjustment and aspects of family size, disease activity, family functioning and family coping.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Nanotechnology research buildings have become increasingly popular on university campuses. Designing these buildings presents a multitude of well recognized challenges to architectural and engineering design teams, from environmental control to spatial arrangements to operational functionality. This research; divided into three parts, attempts to capture a snap shot of designing nano labs focused on the practice of nanotechnology research at university. First part, outlines the major steps of a successful design process, and identify the active involvement of all the people who should be participants in the process. Second part, reviews the emerging guidelines and technical requirements that are needed in the design of buildings and laboratories supporting nanotechnology research. Third part, to understand the cost factors of nano labs, and to explain why nano lab can cost more than another, six examples of nanotechnology labs that have been designed at significantly different construction budgets were described in this part.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -We live in a constantly changing global and mobile world, which can be defined as a ¿melting pot¿ of different cultures. Communicating with foreigners is inevitable, ranging from large international organizations to work teams or small groups in the academy classrooms with representatives of diverse cultural backgrounds. So it is becoming important to create an understanding and awareness of cultural values and intercultural communication competence. Intercultural communication competence requires not only to recognize and appreciate cultural differences, but also to develop effective interaction skills. The college classroom is a prime unit enabling instructors to teach students this important skill relevant in both professional and personal development.Development of intercultural competence includes the following aspects: empathy; ability to distance themselves from their position (change of perspective), recognition of cultural diversity, tolerance; cultural identity, ethnic identity.To reach the goal of communicating with linguistically and culturally diverse people the students should obtain intercultural communication competence.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -If you want to understand the changing of cultural and religious identities in the EU countries more, you should read this book. In our days experiences verify that multiculturalism cannot work in the EU under its original or philosophical meaning. It is clear that we should face this challenge. What can be the solution to live together in peace Shall we rebuild our cultural and religious roots, or find other answers to keep balance between liberty, integration and tradition These questions are discussed in this book according to some philosophical viewpoints.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This research book introduces two sets of her art songs written for mezzo-soprano voice, reviewing the features of these compositions that represent the unique style of her music, which is influenced by Chinese folk music idioms and Western modern music elements. It is anticipated that research into the compositional values of Chen¿s vocal works and promotion of her art songs will spark new exploration of contemporary women composers¿ works. By offering musical analyses and performing strategies on Chen¿s art songs, a new variety of contemporary vocal repertoire for mezzo-soprano voice will become available to professional singers, singing students, and voice teachers for their further studies. Therefore, many of these individuals will make renewed contributions to continuing the tradition of art song and developing its artistry through their performing and teaching practices.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Learning a language is not just knowing its vocabulary, grammar and phonology. These are undoubtedly important aspects of language. On the other hand, in order to be able to communicate efficiently the learner also needs to be familiar with the pragmatic aspects of language. Bearing this in mind, we propose here an analysis of two texts (one literary and other political). Rhetoric is discussed considering it a subarea of Pragmatics. Our aim is to compare both theories and check if it is possible to work with both in the same analysis as complementary tools to promote a more complete analysis of texts and speeches. We intend with this work to suggest for English as Additional Language (EAL) teaching, as well as for first language teaching, strategies aspiring to promote pragmatic awareness raising skills among students, being included the rhetorical awareness.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Over the last decade, current computing platforms have not progressed at a similar rate as the years before. This lack of progress is largely due to a combination of different problems, going from silicon manufacturing issues over to actual problems with the models being used, leading to e.g. the von Neumann bottleneck. When one takes a few steps backwards and 'over-views' the situation, then it becomes clear that the current platforms have their limitations. Consequently, there is the need to start developing a new computing approach, namely one that is more biologically inspired, can deal with the unreliability of components, while at the same time offer more intelligent functionalities. Probability based computation has all the characteristics to overcome the currently faced problems, while also forming a better platform for machine learning approaches. There is obviously still work to be done before these new systems will become reality, but it is about time that people with knowledge and understanding of science and technology start to combine their knowledge and learn to deal with the need for unreliability to ensure this brighter future does happen.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 128 pp. Englisch.